Ferry from Kyllini to Zante (Zakynthos)

Traveling from Kyllini to Zante (Zakynthos) is easy and comfortable, and you can take advantage of lower-cost ferry tickets thanks to the available discounts. The ferry company offers discounts of up to 50% to the following passenger categories:

• Children from 5 to 10 years old
• Permanent residents of islands (holders of Unique Islander Number)
• Students of Greek Public Universities
• People with disabilities and their accompanying persons

Note: infants and children up to 4 years travel for free.

Ferries from Kyllini to Zante offer various services on board, including bars, cafeterias and a Wi-Fi connection.

Cabins and accommodation

There are no cabins available on the ferries that operate the Kyllini - Zante route. There are no numbered seats either, but you can find a seat in the ferry lounge.

Luggage

The Levante Ferries company is quite flexible when it comes to luggage size and weight. You can keep your luggage next to you or store your bags and suitcases in the designated luggage area on the ferry to Zante.

Good to know: bear in mind that there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.

Tip: we recommend that you don’t carry more than 50 kg of luggage to avoid delays due to restricted space in the luggage area.

Traveling with pets

You can travel with your pet on Kyllini - Zante ferries free of charge, as long as you fill out the appropriate information when booking your tickets.

Pets are allowed only on outside passenger decks or in designated pet areas and must be kept in a carrier. Dogs that can't be transferred in a carrier must wear a muzzle and a leash at all times.

Here are some travel tips for your trip from Kyllini to Zante:

• The port of Kyllini is easy to reach, but we recommend getting there at least 45 min prior to your ferry trip, as it can get very busy in the high season.
• The ferry route is very popular, so we recommend also booking your return tickets from Zante to Kyllini in advance.
• Check out our travel guide on Zante to plan the perfect vacation!
• Zante belongs to the Ionian Islands and is an ideal starting point for island hopping. Check out our Map of ferries to see all available ferry connections between Zante and Ithaca, Corfu and Kefalonia.
• Discover all ferry routes to Zante and pick the itinerari that suits your travel needs best!

Where to take the ferry from Kyllini to Zante

The port of Kyllini is situated in the town center and is the main getaway to the Ionian Islands. Kyllini is located around 290 km from Athens and 70 km from Patras. You can travel to the port by car. You can also get there by bus, as there are daily departures from both the Kifissos bus station in Athens and the Patras bus station (near Patras' port). 

You will find several cafés, restaurants and shops within walking distance from the Kyllini port docks.

Where does the ferry arrive in Zante?

Zakynthos has 2 ports: the island’s main port in Zakynthos town and the smaller port of Agios Nikolaos. Ferries from Kyllini arrive at the main port of Zante. 

The port is easily reachable on foot from the main town and it's close to many shops. In the port area, you can find a free parking lot, travel agencies and car rental offices.